PLANNER PRINCIPAL - STATE $ 22.18-$ 32.69 hourly, $ 46,312-$ 68,257 annually Date Posted: 09/26/2012 Closing Date: 10/05/2012 Position End Date: 10/31/2015 Working Title: SWAP Revision Planner Hiring Agency: Natural Resources Dept Division/Bureau: Ecological & Water Resources Location: St. Paul Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Posting Number: 12DNR000676 Employment Conditions: Limited, Full-time Work Shift: Day Shift Days of Work: Monday-Friday , 08:00 AM-04:30 PM Travel Required: yes Job Grouping: General Administration Classified Status: Unclassified Job Description: **This is a limited, unclassified position expected to end on October 31, 2015.**
This position exists to guide and manage the revision of Minnesota?s State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) which addresses the conservation needs of rare, declining and stewardship wildlife species. The revision of the Plan will include collaborating with internal and external partners at the state, regional and national level, implementation of national best practices, developing conservation priorities and writing the resulting wildlife action plan. Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor?s degree is required, preferably in wildlife conservation, ecology, conservation biology or planning. * Three years of professional experience in planning or biological or natural resource science fields or a combination of these is required. Experience must include work on at least one significant planning effort. * An understanding of species and habitat conservation, including complex ecological processes (biodiversity, climate change, geology, and hydrology) and human environment interactions, that influence species and habitat distribution and persistence. *Experience in team-building, group process facilitation techniques, and meeting design. *Writing and report organization skills sufficient to write draft and final Plan. *Communication skills sufficient to present plans and data and/or to lead discussions about specific aspects of planning processes. *Ability to develop, select, and use procedures sufficient to solve problems and interpret results. *Ability to organize and lead diverse internal/external stakeholder teams. Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Requires a Class D Driver's License: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver's license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the a gross combination weight does not exceed 26,000 pounds. Preferred Qualifications: * Advanced degree *Ability to motivate and organize sufficient to direct and manage planning projects. *Ability to organize and lead diverse internal/external stakeholder teams. *Experience in using maps and statistical information including some experience with geographic information systems (GIS) and databases. *Ability to edit and review diverse technical information into final planning and/or administrative reports. *Experience in developing and producing professional report layouts. *Understanding of statistical methodology sufficient to apply to the planning process. * Training or certification in project management. Selection Process: The selection process is a resume-based, skill-matching process. Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications stated above. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you. How to Apply: Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their resumes to the database through the online Resume Builder at <http://www.careers.state.mn.us/>. Search for posting #12DNR000676. You may copy and paste your existing resume or let the software create a resume for you. You may edit your resume later should your contact information or experience change. You may apply by checking the Apply For This Job box found near the bottom of this announcement. OR, If you wish to apply with a paper copy, submit your resume AND a completed State of Minnesota Employment Application form to: Minnesota Management Budget (MMB), 400 Centennial Office Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55155. Be sure to indicate the posting number of this job (12DNR000676) on your application. The paper application is available on the State Employment Web and MMB web sites, at any state agency HR office, or by calling 651-259-3637. RECENTLY SEPARATED VETERANS Effective July 1, 2009, new legislation provides that the top five "Recently Separated Veterans" who apply and meet the qualifications for a vacancy be granted an interview. To qualify as a Recently Separated Veteran, you must meet all of the following criteria. -Have separated under honorable conditions from any branch of the armed forces of the United States; -Have served on active duty for 181 consecutive days or more or for the full period ordered to active duty OR have separated by reason of disability incurred while serving on active duty; -Be a United States citizen or resident alien; and -Have served in active military service at any time on or after September 11, 2001, as shown on your form DD-214. To be considered for this position under the terms of this legislation you must: 1) Be a current employee of the MN Department of Natural Resources; 2) Meet all of the Minimum Qualifications for this position identified above; and 3) Meet all of the above criteria for a "Recently Separated Veteran". Please note that it is your responsibility to submit a copy of your form DD-214 by the closing date of the posting to Deneen Clemons, by e-mail at deneen.clem...@state.mn.us, or by FAX, to 651.296.6494. Failure to submit your form DD-214 by the closing date will affect your consideration for an interview under the terms of the new legislation. PLEASE NOTE that all vacancies are filled in accord with applicable union contract provisions. We must meet our contractual obligations prior to considering ?Recently Separated Veterans? and other applicants. Contact for More Information: Jane Norris, 651/259-5228/jane.nor...@state.mn.us. https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting/947f515072b6a9c453a9433fc56036bd/View
